The latest game in the Reigns series called Reigns: Beyond joins Apple Arcade on Friday. As an intergalactic indie rockband, plot your rise to stardom, traveling from planet to planet and gig to gig on your quest for fame and fortune. Play local (and not-so-local) clubs throughout the galaxy, recruiting alien band members along the way, and rock out across the cosmos! But make sure you’re managing your ship’s resources and keeping your crew in check while on this stellar tour because one wrong decision may leave you dead in space.
Security Friday, Now With Gift Picks – TMO Daily Observations 2020-11-06
Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont for Security Friday news, some ballot measures that passed, and even a security minded gift option.
Here are the Lock Screen Privacy Settings for iPhones and iPads
There are a number of Lock Screen privacy settings you can find on your iPhone and iPad to help secure your devices from people.
Next year Debt Collectors Can Message You Through Text, Facebook
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a rule last week that lets debt collectors reach you through new communication channels.
iPhone 12 Leather Sleeve, MagSafe Duo Listed as ‘Coming Soon’
Apple has listed the iPhone 12 Leather Sleeve and the MagSafe Duo charger as “Coming Soon” in its store at US$129 each.
iPhone 12 Pro Max and Mini, and HomePod Mini Available to Pre-Order Now
The iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 mini and the HomePod mini smart speaker are all now available for pre-order.
Analyst Ming Chi Kuo Starts Looking Ahead to iPhone 13
The entire iPhone 12 range is not yet available, with the final set of pre-orders opening Friday. However, thoughts are already turning to the next generation of devices. According to a note by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, seen by MacRumors, there will be four models of the next set of devices in the same sizes as this year’s.
Specifically, Kuo says the Ultra Wide cameras on the two high-end models will be significantly upgraded to f/1.8, 6P (six-element lens) with autofocus. All the current iPhone 12 models are equipped with f/2.4, 5P (five-element lens) Ultra Wide cameras with fixed focus. Looking further ahead, Kuo says he also expects all the new 2022 iPhones (tentatively called the iPhone 14 series) to be equipped with the same improved Ultra Wide camera with f/1.8, 6P and autofocus. Kuo states that Largan is likely to become the major supplier of voice coil motors (VCM) for the improved Ultra Wide cameras. It is expected that Largan will obtain about 70% of the VCM orders for the iPhone 13 under the advantages of vertical integration of lens production and VCM, versus 50% of the iPhone 12 series’ Ultra Wide angle lens.
watchOS 7.1 For Apple Watch Now Available
Apple has released watchOS 7.1, which brings a host of improvements to the Apple Watch, including headphone volume alerts.
Safari 14 Translation Rolls Out to Brazil and Germany
Filipe Espósito shares news that 9To5Mac readers in Brazil and Germany report they can use Safari 14’s built-in translation feature.
For some unknown reason, the Safari translator wasn’t available in all countries supported by the Translate app. Luckily this might have changed today, as multiple users from different countries reported that the Safari translator is now enabled for them.
Some 9to5Mac readers from countries like Brazil and Germany told us that the translating option is now working in Safari, which is something that has definitely changed today. I was able to confirm that the Safari translator is now working on my devices with the system region set to Brazil.
Here’s How to Disinfect Your Apple Card
Brittney Myers wrote a guide on how to disinfect your Apple Card and other credit cards. I think it’s useful in situations where you’re unable to pay contactless with Apple Pay. We’ve heard for years that our smartphones are dirty, with some saying they can be dirtier than a toilet. I expect that credit and debit cards will have a similar level of uncleanliness.
According to Harvard Health, the coronavirus can live on plastic and stainless steel for up to three days, and the CDC advises that frequently touched objects and surfaces should be cleaned and sanitized at least once a day. In addition to copious handwashing, cleaning your frequently used items can help keep your home germ-free.